Update Dell Dimension C521

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• Absolutely the best possible upgrade for a Dell Dimension C521 graphics card?

  I've been upgraded to a Dell Dimension C521, that I use as a general computer and play games.

  I know that he will never play in recent games, although with the x 1300 pro that was in it when I got it I have successfully played 2 games or 3 years and more. Runs of Prince of Persia: the forgotten sands, Batman: Arkham Asylum and Darksiders without any problem (all parameters lowish and resolution 800 x 600).

  Since I got it I upgraded the CPU to an AMD Athlon 64 x 2 5600 + (Windsor) and the RAM from 2 GB to 4 GB, which has cost me about £25.

  I really want to update the graphics card to something better than the Radeon x 1300 Pro that I have atm. I am aware that the PSU is only 280W and I need a map of low profile for this machine, although I read Dell generally insufficiently misses their PSUS in any case. All the posts I can find here and elsewhere online seem to be old enough and I wanted to make sure that I had discovered so far had not become outdated.

  So far, I found that the recommended card is the Radeon HD 6570.

  Can anyone suggest something better? If not, can anyone suggest what specific version of the 6570 to get (Sapphire, Asus etc.) and the amount of memory to get with it?

  Thanks in advance.

  Squall88uk

  Can anyone suggest something better?

  XFX R7 240 Low Profile Ready

  30 watts TDP, against 54 watts TDP for the 6570. Faster, too.

  A version of the R7 240 GDDR5 will be even faster, but more money, as well.

• Supported dual monitor, Dell Dimension C521

  I am trying to upgrade my Dell Dimension C521 to enable bi-ecrans support.  My first approach was to buy a video card, hoping to use the VGA integrated with a low end ATI video card in the Slot PCI - E.  While the video card is well worked, by using the onboard VGA in conjunction with a video card is an "unsupported configuration". It is either / or situation, which means that a monitor at the same time.

  My second approach is to get a KFA2 GeForce 8400 GS graphics card, which seems to be one of the few that can be used in a low profile CPU and have a DVI and a VGA output. The problem, they do not work.  I say they, because I already tried two, and they both fail the same way: the computer seems to start up, but it is no output to the DVI cable.  If I plug the VGA cable and not on the DVI cable to the monitor, I just get a bunch of vertical lines on the monitor. I talked to a KFA technical support, although at first, they thought it would be a bad video card, they now think it might be related to the fact that power 280W does not meet the requirements of the Commission, which needs a minimum of a supply of 350W.

  It seems to me that there are a few options left:

  (1) find a video of lower power of cards that has two * real * outputs - DVI and VGA - (and not only replicated TV output). It will also take a low profile video card.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

  (2) upgrade of power supply 350W or more and use the 8400 GS graphics card. Unfortunately, Dell does not appear to make a more powerful PSU for the C521.  Is there power supplies for another half height Dell computers that might work?

  (3) as a last resort, a ditch the C521 and buy a more powerful computer.

  Are there options that I left out?

  Message edited by DrJJH on 09/23/2008 13:07
  
  

• Dell Dimension C521 does not start

  I have a Dell Dimension C521 desktop computer. When I try to start it, the fan turns on and is really hard, but the screen does not light. The power light on my computer lights up (green), but the 3 & 4 diagnostic lights flash repeatedly on the front of the computer. What is the cause? What can I do about it?

  NetFanatic123

  Hello Bev,

  The rest green power light on, no blinking, no beeps. I had no problem until last night after that I removed the hard drive and reinstalled.

  How can I remove the memory modules?

  Thanks :)

   

  NetFanatic123

  For the removal and reinstallation of the RAM, details are HERE NOTE from the ADMIN: broken link has been removed from this post by Dell >

  A hint: make sure that the modules are filled into the slots and the clips are in the notches.

  While the case is open, check that all the power cable and the data are correctly connected to the drive and the motherboard, by removing and reconnecting them.

  Why the hard disk has been deleted and reinstalled, was this HD replacement, or what?

  Bev.

• Dell Dimension C521 CPU Upgrade

  Hi all. I have a Dimension C521 (feat) and I would like my CPU from a AMD Sempron (TM) Processor 3400 + ~1.8GHz to an AMD Athlon 64 X 2 6000 3.0 GHz 2 MB socket AM2 89W ADA6000IAA6CZ. But I'm not sure about a few things, that's why I'm here. I would like to know:

  • If the AMD Athlon 64 6000 works with my computer of x 2
  • What is the recommended BIOS
  • If the fan the C521 comes with is good enough to keep it cool
  • If a 280W 955.39BTU / h Maximum PSU is fine
  • If you have any questions = D

  Here is the owner's manual, if it'll help - ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_dimension_desktops/dimension-c521_owner ' s%20manual_en-us.pdf

  Also, if I had to update my GPU, what would you recommend?

  xXEblisXx

  The Athlon 64 X 2 6000 + 3.0 Ghz, 89W Windsor, will work.

  Before installing the processor, make sure you have the latest version of the BIOS version installed 1.1.11, with BIOS version 1.1.4 support AMD has been added.

  The default fan and the PSU should be fine.

  Bev.

• Dell Dimension C521 processor compatibility

  The title says it all really, but I think to upgrade my Dimension of the AMD Athlon processor standard, it comes with a better processor. The problem is, I can't seem to find any compatible CPU or I'm not looking hard enough for / in the right places.

  Any of you would be kind enough to help me? I'm all ears.

  NCageAllDay

  The following AMD processors are compatible with the Dimension C521:

  AMD Sempron 3400 + 1. 8 g, 256 K, 62 watts

  AMD Athlon 64 3200 +, 2.0 G, 512 K, 62 watts
  AMD Athlon 64 3500 +, 2.2 G, 512 K, 62 watts
  AMD Athlon 64 3800 +, 2, 5 g, 512 K, 62 watts

  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 3800 + 2.0 G, 512 KB x 2, Dual Core, 65 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 3600 + 1.9 G, 1MBX2, Dual Core, 65 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 3800 + 2.0 G, 512 K, 89 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 4000 + 2.1 G, 1MX2, Dual Core, 65 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 4200 + 2.2 G, 512 KB x 2, Dual Core, 65 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 4200 + 2.2 G, 512 K, 89 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 4400 + 2.3 G, 1MX2, Dual Core, 65 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 4600 +, 2. 4 g, 512 K, 89 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 4600 +, 2. 4 g, 512 KB x 2, Dual Core, 65 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 4800 +, 2, 5 g, 1MX2, Dual Core, 65 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 5000 +, 2.6 G, 512 K, 89 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 5200 +, 2.6 G, 1MBx2, Dual Core, 89 Watt
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 5600 +, 2. 8 g, 1MX2, Dual Core, 89 Watt

  Before installing the processor, make sure you have the latest version of the BIOS version installed 1.1.11, add support for AMD has been added with BIOS version 1.1.4.

  Bev.

• Dell Dimension C521 and E521 CPU upgrade

  I'm new to the community and it's my first Article post

  I own and use C521 E521 wood version 1.1.11 8/2/2007 and the legacy of SMBIOS 2.4

  E521 use Amd Athlon 64 X 2 4400 + 2.4 Ghz 2 MB Am2 Winsor

  C521 use Amd Athlon 64 X 2 5600 + 2.80 Ghz 2 MB Am2 Winsor

  and I went to upgrade to

  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 6000 3.0 Ghz 2 MB Am2 OR / AND

  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 6400 Am2 3.2 Ghz 2 MB

  is support for Socket AM2 TDP 95W, OR / AND support 125W TDP.

  I'm not familiar with the terms TDP 89W, 95W, and 125W

  is - anyone from the community can explain to the deferential, and what is the best to use in my systems.

  I appreciate the comments on this article.

  Hello!  I'm not a total expert in what is the updates, usually only Dell tested and approved processors can enter their motherboards.  If ever, they sold the series 6xxx with this motherboard then it probably won't work.  He must also look out for to ensure that BIOS recognize and use the new processor and with a machine at that age, Dell probably will not update of the BIOS to support.  With regard to the TDP, which is basically you indicating the maximum power assumed that the CPU uses to the maximum, not including memory, chipset, HARD drive, etc...  Then you must also make sure that your diet is sufficient to handle everything.  Based on what you have and what you are looking for, in my opinion that I don't think you will see a bump really good performance by upgrading the CPU.

• Update Dell dimension processors

  As the topic above, I would like to ask which is the highest compatible with the dimension 2400 processor?

  The Teddy

  As the topic above, I would like to ask which is the highest compatible with the dimension 2400 processor?

  The Teddy

  The Dimension 2400 can use 400 MHz or 533 MHz, Socket 478, P - 4 Northwood or Celeron processor with a 512 k or more small cache.

  The maximum size of the processor is a Socket 478 Northwood P4 3.06 GHz, 533 MHz FSB processor.

  The 2400 will not take Prescott processors [1 MB cache].

  Before upgrading the processor, make sure that the latest version of the BIOS is installed with BIOS version A03, CPU microcode update has been added in support of the latest processors.

  Bev.

• AMD upgrade on a Dimension C521

  Can I update the present AMD dual core in my Dell Dimension C521? What can I go up to?

  Is it easy to get the old out and the other in? At - it does?

  The details of my system are;

  AD, Athlon 64 X 2 Dual Core Processor 3800 + 2.00 Ghz

  3 GB RAM

  32-bit operating system.

  
  

• I have a Dell Dimension 4500 Windows XP Pro SP 2. I have a new installation disk. Windows Update will not work and Microsoft Update will not work either. What Miss me?

  Pentium 4 CPU

  1 GB of RAM.

  Win XP Pro - SP 2

  Dell Dimension 4500

  If it will not download from this link on your PC, try another and just use a USB key to copy on you and then run it. Once installed SP 3, and then the fun begins because there are about 100 + updates after her.

• Dell Dimension 4600 update

  I have a Dell Dimension 4600 with Windows XP Home Edition 2002 SP2. The vehicle currently has a Pentium 4 2.8 GHz processor and 256 MB of RAM. I'm looking for upgrade to but don't know where to start. I think to invest in the modernization of the RAM, but don't know what's going XP SP2 recognize maximum or even if this is where I should start getting the biggest gain of performance for my money. Any suggestions? And Yes, I know this is probably not the most cost-effective method to get a more powerful computer, but this is my best option.

  OPowell16

  I have a Dell Dimension 4600 with Windows XP Home Edition 2002 SP2. The vehicle currently has a Pentium 4 2.8 GHz processor and 256 MB of RAM. I'm looking for upgrade to but don't know where to start. I think to invest in the modernization of the RAM, but don't know what's going XP SP2 recognize maximum or even if this is where I should start getting the biggest gain of performance for my money. Any suggestions? And Yes, I know this is probably not the most cost-effective method to get a more powerful computer, but this is my best option.

  OPowell16

  The Dimension 4600 supports up to 4 GB (4 x 1 GB modules) RAM DDR, but can only send 3 gb - + of it due to the 32-bit operating system:

  http://www.crucial.com/USA/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Dell/dimension-4600

  Also, if you use the 4600 for browsing the internet, the better to replace XP with a system of operating most recent such Win 7.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_install/can-i-put-Windows-7-on-a-Dell-dimension-4600/ba4efe5f-D990-49b4-bff7-e43b6b133007?auth=1

  You are no longer able to update Windows XP, more information on this subject, can be found here:

  https://www.theguardian.com/technology/askjack/2014/Apr/11/How-can-i-use-Windows-XP-safely-now-its-no-longer-supported

  Bev.

• updated reference dell dimension and have no sound what to do to restore the sound?

  I have no noise ran restore disc have everything clean and now I have no audio / suggestions?
  It is a dell dimension 4700 with windows xp home edition installed.

  Bill Smithers is OK... but my experience has been that the list of drivers on the Dell site for sound is confusing because they often have more than one driver.   Download you the driver from Dell and it does not work, and they have another one, try the other.

• Update graphics card in Dell Dimension 5150

  Hi all, I have a dell dimension 5150 with a graphic card intel r I would improve my chart to something better, it will be mainly used for live streaming TV & other thingscan someone please advise me a graphics card more powerful I checked graphics cards in previous discussions, but most of these cards have been abandoned advice on which current maps to go thank you Savio

  busymomof4

  Thanks for your comments.  It really helps us less tech savvy moons follow through technology.

  The 9400GT is an ancient design. There are many new video cards compatible with food of the 5150 stock, like Sapphire 6450.

• Update the motherboard on a Dell Dimension E520

  Hello

  I have a Dell Dimension E520 with an Intel Celeron 2 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB HDD, Windows Vista 32 - Bit for about a year now and the speed of the processor. But with 1 core is not enough. I opened the case and found that the CPU is soldered in to the motherboard and what it is not replaceable, so I replace the motherboard with one that comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHZ. My question is what can I replace the motherboard on it and what kind of specifications of the motherboard will work with Dell Dimension E520.

  Thank you

  
  

• Dell Dimension 8200 memory update

  Hello

  Can you tell me if it is possible to use this product: 1 pour GB Memory Module Dell Dimension 8300 - (128 x 64) - 400 MHz, part manufacturer: SNPJ0203C/1 Piece Dell: A1546751 in my dell dimension 8200, or if not, what can I do for my memory.

  Sorry for my bad English,

  Thanks for your reply,

  Kind regards

  Jacques of France